2009 Calendar
January 8th
Webster County Plant Manager/HR Lunch Meeting, Phoenix Tank & Tower, Sebree – round table discussion on today’s economy and the impact on existing businesses for 2009
January 29th
Henderson County High School-Career & Technical Education Unit “Open House” – 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
February 12th
HR Council Breakfast Meeting, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.- NWKF
Offices – “Human Performance Technology” Part 1 – forum/open discussion lead by Accuride Corp.
February 24th
Leaders’ Round Table – Wolf’s Banquet & Convention Center - 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
March 10th
Continuing Education – “Plan to Stay in Business” Part l (Business Continuity Planning) – NWKF Offices – 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
March 12th
Union County Plant Manager/HR Lunch Meeting – Brandon’s Restaurant 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Topic: TBA
March 24th
Continuing Education ‘Plan to Stay in Business Part ll (Business Continuity Planning) – NWKF Offices -8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
JANUARY 2009 NEWSLETTER
EXISTING BUSINESS
Existing Business Appreciation/Recognition Reception
The second annual “Appreciation/Recognition Reception” for existing businesses in the four county region was held on November 11th at Wolf’s Banquet and Convention Center in Henderson. Nearly 60 representatives of existing business attended the wine and cheese event and took part in the networking opportunity.
Darrell Huff (Left) is presented with the “Innovation In Technology” award
by Marty Littrell, Chairman, Northwest KY Forward Existing Business Committee
Four existing businesses were presented certificates of recognition for their expansions in the past twelve months: Audubon Metals, Saturn Machine, Teknor Color and Trelleborg. Huff Technologies was recognized in a new category this year for “Innovation in Technology”.
Spotlight on Henderson County High School’s Career & Technical Education Unit - “Getting To Know You To Grow Our Partnership”
On Thursday, January 29th Northwest KY Forward and Henderson County High School will shine the spotlight on the Career & Technical Education Unit (CTEU) by hosting the first “Open House” for the CTEU from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The “Open House” is a project on which NWKF and the high school have been working for several months.
Existing businesses in Henderson County have been invited to set up in the cafeteria to meet and greet students taking classes in the CTEU and their parents. Over 20 businesses will receive a guided tour of the classrooms prior to the start of the open house and then answer questions the students might have about how to obtain employment, what classes are needed in high school, etc. from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Keynote speakers will address the community from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
The open house – “Getting To Know You To Grow Our Partnership” - is an invitation to the entire community. In the CTEU there are 14 classes available to students: Accounting Services, Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Business Management, Carpentry, CISCO (IT), Culinary Arts, Family and Consumer Services, Finance and Banking, Graphic Arts, Health Science, Machine Tool Technology, Pre-Engineering and Welding.
Workforce Challenges Forum
The “Workforce Challenges Forum” was held on October 15th with 90 existing business representatives, area educators and elected officials in attendance. The focus of the forum was on the serious workforce challenges we face and developing a game plan to address those challenges. NWKF partnered with the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers to bring the forum to this region.
Existing Business Update
In the first six months of our fiscal year (July 1, 2008-December 31, 2008), 71 existing businesses were visited in our four county region. In the past 12 months, expansions were either completed or begun at 4 existing businesses, resulting in the creation of 70 new jobs.
In addition, $102,005 has been awarded through the Blue Grass State Skills Corporation and Henderson Community College has awarded $135,322 in WINS grants, for a total of $237,327 to assist existing businesses with training costs.
